A practice-oriented learning system that breaks the traditional textbook mold. To help the student focus on the most important concepts - and effectively practice application of those concepts - Essential Foundations of Economics is structured around a Checklist/Checkpoint system. The result is a patient, confidence-building textbook that prepares the student to use economics in their everyday life, regardless of what their future career will be. The fifth edition contains well-targeted content adjustments that offer more examples, dynamic chapter openers, and applications containing compelling content and real-world issues.